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"Boong" claimed the Best Children's and Family Film prize at the 2026 BAFTA awards on February 22 in London, beating Disney's Zootopia 2 and others. On winning the award, Modi, on his official X account, stated that, "Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation." Chief minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand extended his heartiest congratulation to Lakshmipriya ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI): India made its mark at the 79th British Academy Film Awards as the Manipuri film 'Boong' won the Best Children and Family Film award. The movie was the only Indian nominee at this year's BAFTAs, making the achievement even more significant. The win has been widely celebrated across India, with celebrities and politicians extending their congratulations to the makers of the film. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur wrote on X, "Congratulations to Laxmipriya f ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ishaan Khatter, on Sunday, took to social media to share a heartwarming post highlighting his journey from childhood to stardom. Using the popular 'How It Started vs How It's Going' trend, the actor gave a glimpse of his transformation over the years. The video features his nostalgic childhood photos alongside his present-day pictures. For the caption, Ishaan simply wrote, "How it started vs how it's going." The heartwarming clip features the actor's childh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa starrer Homebound is finally gearing up for a global theatrical release. After receiving massive international acclaim, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial is all set to make waves in India. The film has already been showcased at prestigious festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival, where it received glowing reviews and an extraordinary nine-minute standing ovation. Also Read: Indian Film Festi ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has commenced the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 and said that it is a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. Aamir expressed, "It's great to be here in Melbourne. I'm elated to be part of the Indian film festival of Melbourne." "It's a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. I'm certain the films and the filmmakers who are showcasing at the festival will have a gre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 commenced with great fanfare, with some of the most celebrated names including Aamir Khan, Vir Das and Tillotama Shome in attendance. The event also hosted Jim Sarbh, Aditi Rao Hydari, filmmakers Shoojit Sircar, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Tanushree Das and R.S. Prasanna along with Mukesh Chhabra. Das's "Baksho Bondi" featured as the festival's highly anticipated Opening Night Film. "It's great to be here in Melbourne. I'm ela ...Read More >
Tillotama Shome's Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox to open IFFM 2025 after Berlin premiere. A tender tale of love, resilience, and strength set in suburban Kolkata. After making waves at the Berlin Film Festival 2025, Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox is now set to open the 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The Bengali-language film, which had its world premiere in the prestigious Perspektive Deutsches Kino section at Berlinale, will mark its Australian premiere as the Opening Night ...Read More >
Jhargram, Jul 18 (PTI) Three elephants, including two calves, were run over by an express train near Banstala railway station in West Bengal's Paschim Midnapore district, police said on Friday. The incident, which took place on Thursday night, occurred when an elephant herd that probably came from Jharkhand's Dalma forest was traversing, they said. The three pachyderms were mowed on the tracks by a speeding Janshatabdi Express on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar section, a police officer said. It was ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Actor Tillotama Shome's Bengali film "Baksho Bondi" will serve as the opening at the 2025 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The film, co-produced by Shome and actor Jim Sarbh, will have its official Australian premiere on August 14, setting the stage for the 16th edition of the festival. Directed by first-time filmmakers Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi, the film is set in a Kolkata suburb and follows Maya, played by Shome, a working woman whose ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wi ...Read More >
Kolkata: Guru Dutt was not born in Kolkata but the city had lived in him since he shifted here and grew up as a Bhowanipore resident. Fluent in Bengali and an avid reader of Bengali literature, Dutt married iconic Bengali singer, Geeta Ghosh Roy Chowdhuri, and filmed at least two of his cult movies in Kolkata. To commemorate his centenary, film enthusiasts from across India will gather for a day-long event at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity on Friday. Richa Agarwal, chairperson of the centre, ...Read More >
New Delhi | The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) will pay tribute to legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt as part of its 2025 edition, marking the birth centenary of the iconic filmmaker. The festival will host special screenings of two of his most celebrated films -- "Pyaasa" (1957) and "Kaagaz Ke Phool" (1959), the organisers said in a statement. Known for his poetic storytelling and profound cinematic vision, Guru Dutt remains one of the most revered names in Hindi cinema. "With this homa ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of the greatest filmmakers and actors in Indian cinema, Guru Dutt's 100 years will be celebrated at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 with special tribute screenings of his 1957 movie "Pyaasa" and "Kaagaz Ke Phool", which was released in 1959. "Pyaasa" stars Guru Dutt, Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker. The drama film, which was directed by Guru Dutt, was set in Calcutta and told the story of Vijay, a disillusioned Urdu poet whose ...Read More >
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will honour Aamir Khan's legacy with a special retrospective, including a screening and discussion of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) as its Chief Guest in 2025. Aamir Khan's attendance at the 16th edition of the festival will involve a unique retrospective commemorating his exceptional achievements in Indian cinema, culminating in a spotlight presentation on his m ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the d ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sitaare Zameen Par, the heartfelt spiritual sequel to Aamir Khan's beloved Taare Zameen Par, has captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike, emerging as one of this year's most cherished theatrical releases. Featuring a talented ensemble of 10 promising newcomers, the film's touching narrative of hope, laughter, and emotion resonated deeply, marking a standout success amid a growing trend of direct OTT releases. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, multiplex exhibitors a ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (UNI) Bollywood star and filmmaker Aamir Khan is set to take centre stage as the chief guest at the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), scheduled to run from August 14 to 24, 2025. Hailed as a cinematic trailblazer with an enduring legacy, Khan will be honoured at the prestigious festival with a curated tribute to his pioneering contributions to Indian cinema. The latest edition of the festival will feature a special screening of Aamir Khan's films celebrating his imme ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is all set to headline the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as chief guest. The actor is excited to showcase some of his most cherished work at the prestigious event, where Indian cinema will be celebrated on a global platform. Expressing his gratitude, the 'PK' actor said he felt humbled and thrilled to join a festival that truly celebrates the richness and diversity of Indian cinema. Sharing his excitement, Aamir said, "I'm humbled and thri ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced that superstar Aamir Khan will be the chief guest for the 16th edition of the film gala. The festival, which is scheduled from August 14 to 24, will include a special retrospective to celebrate Aamir's extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. There will also be a spotlight event surrounding Khan's latest release "Sitaare Zameen Par", which features the actor as a basketball coach who mentors a team of neurodiver ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is all set to headline the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as chief guest. The actor is excited to showcase some of his most cherished work at the prestigious event, where Indian cinema will be celebrated on a global platform. Expressing his gratitude, the 'PK' actor said he felt humbled and thrilled to join a festival that truly celebrates the richness and diversity of Indian cinema. Sharing his excitement, Aamir said, "I' ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Comedian and actor Vir Das has been announced as one of the key guests of honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, and will be feted for his contributions to entertainment and comedy. The 16th edition of the festival, which is held to showcase and celebrate Indian cinema to an Australian audience, will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. Das said it is "incredibly humbling" to be recognised by IFFM. "A festival that celebrates t ...Read More >
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